World Cup stars of the Bundesliga: RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa
You'd be forgiven for thinking Neymar had turned back the clock when Antonio Nusa opened the scoring in Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 win over Côte d'Ivoire. The flair, the audacity and the magic behind his brilliant solo effort had all the hallmarks of the Brazilian superstar.
Find out more on the RB Leipzig winger, who could now line up against his idol in the World Cup round of 16 on 5 July...
Name: Antonio Nusa
Club: RB Leipzig
Nation: Norway
International debut: 6 September 2023
Caps: 28
International goals: 9
Stats correct as of 30 June 2026
How was his 2025/26 season?
Yan Diomande may have stolen most of the headlines as Leipzig secured a third-placed finish and return to the UEFA Champions League, but Nusa was every bit as influential. In just his second Bundesliga season, the Norwegian chipped in with four goals and three assists, tormenting defenders with his electric pace and beguiling feet.
Watch: A closer look at Antonio Nusa
What he brings to the national team
Confidence, creativity, pace, trickery and end product – Nusa is every inch the entertainer, just as you'd expect from a self-confessed student of Neymar's YouTube highlights.
What his coaches say
"He's played very, very well for us over the last 10 to 12 games - better than at Leipzig." - Norway head coach Stale Solbaken
"He's a great footballer, a great lad. He has good dynamism and a good understanding of the game." - former Leipzig head coach Marco Rose
